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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
Résumé Help: Format Only Matters When It Is Wrong
In this example, we are highlighting a few areas and offering advice on how to create a clean, appropriate format that is aligned with résumé writing standards. There are several aspects of your résumé that are black or white. There is no in-between. For example, if you spell everything right on your résumé, don’t expect…
Is it a mistake to leave a consulting job for a job just to get health insurance?
Dear Deb: I work as a consultant, mostly for non-profits. My husband was laid off and we will be without health insurance when our COBRA coverage expires in 3 months. If I take work as a barista at a coffee shop, they will provide full health benefits. This is a $25,600 annual benefit to my…
Barrier-Breaking Women
Many cheered at the announcement that Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore have been admitted membership in the prestigious, formerly all male, private golf club. Some say it is one more step in the eradication of institutionalized sexism. Others say that although it is the right thing to do and long overdue, it does not impact…
Résumé Help: Hope for the Hopeless
I have to admit that when I first saw this document, I thought, “This one is hopeless!” Delfina is talented and I wanted to help her. My initial reaction was “I hope she allows us to re-write it.” That would be easier than trying to give tips. Hey wait…the purpose of this blog is to…
Career Move
Hi, I am in such a bad state now due to my wrong decision i had taken. I have about 20+ years of experience working in good orgn in India for a BPO. However to aspire my career goals i always had a habit to apply for good roles in big banks. For one of…
Researching a New Career: Green Jobs
With so many Americans out of work, searching for a job can be a challenge. Perhaps it is time to make a career change. A career change may require additional education or certifications. Before you commit, it is wise to research your new occupation or industry. While reviewing some statistics for growth industries, I uncovered…
Résumé Help: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
Julia Hart has strong accomplishments that are excellent evidence that she would be successful in her target job as a recruiting consultant. However, she risks losing the reader’s attention by starting her résumé with a long summary that is about 50% fluff. If she removes the fluff and gets to the heart of the matter,…
How many pages should my résumé be?
Dear Deb, How many pages should my résumé be? I am a data processor for an insurance company with 18 years of experience. My current résumé is two pages. Is that OK? Thanks, Cliff K. Dear Cliff, The length will vary for each candidate. A résumé should be as long as it takes to share…
Creative industries: What to wear for the interview?
**This is a guest post. The views of the writer do not necessarily reflect the views of Careers Done Write.** As the digital revolution takes hold, the emergence of ‘Generation Y’ led digital and creative hubs have sprouted up across the world. From Silicon Valley in California (Apple, Google) to Silicon Roundabout (Last.fm, TweetDeck) in…
You Suspect That Your Co-Worker is Abusing Drugs…
According to the 2012 report based on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, drug abuse among adults continues to rise. With millions of American abusing various forms of drugs, the chances are that you have encountered a co-worker who is afflicted with an…